Baked mussels with butter and cheese

First published seven years ago, this recipe is as good today as it was back then. I’ve never felt compelled to add any other ingredient nor to modify the cooking procedure. It’s simply perfect the way it is.

The night I made the baked mussels with olive oil, garlic and cheese, my daughter Sam slept through dinner and missed the event. I did set aside some of the baked mussels for her but by the time she got up the following morning, the mussels had spoiled. In the summer heat, that wasn’t surprising. So I promised her I’d make another batch but she should make sure to stay awake for dinner.

Instead of olive oil, I used butter this time. Sam is not a big fan of olive oil and I thought that having missed the previous batch of baked mussels, I’d go all the way and please her so she’d stop feeling bad about what she missed.

hi ms. connie. i tried making this one but the result was a bit watery. (it’s my first time to try this, and the baked mac too. the baked mac turns out perfect and my mom loved it. sarap daw magkaroon ng unico hijo. :)) ) thanks!

Hello Connie, thanks for this recipe. Ang sarap. Instead of using a regular cheese, I used gorgonzola cheese (its a little on the pungent side, but it imparts a big flavor in any dishes). Sprinkle a little bit of mozzarela cheese on top, then cook in high heat for 2-3 minutes just to melt the cheese. Thanks Connie for the recipe. Keep up the good work.

By the way, when will your cookbook be available? Will it be available at Barnes and Noble? Is it only available in Pinas?

What type of cheese did you use in the photo that you provided? Any suggestions on which is the best? I am searching for a good baked mussels recipe cause I love them, but are petrified of cooking them…

Thanks so much for this recipe, Connie. Is it possible to get an email alert when you post a new recipe on your blog? I navigated your site but I could not find the option to follow you and do my email setting for this.